KA-T Declaration of Specs THREAD

[byhi]

Hey guys, I just wanted to see who else in the world is KA-T. I'd love to know specs, Dyno results, thresholds, experiences, as well as see some pictures! This isnt meant to be a FAQ thread, but more of a "heres what im doing" thread

For instance.

1. posts specs/mods
2. post how long it has lasted
3. numbers you've made on the dyno
4. what and why it blew up (if applicable)
5. experiences, thoughts (pros, cons)
6. pics are always welcome


i will start, because it would be lame if i didn't

new setup for 2007

1. KA24DE block bored 0.040 thousandths over (just shy of 2.5 liters)
- Wiseco 10.5:1 pistons
- Cometic .060 (thicker than stock) Headgasket
- Head QZ removed = lower displacement + quicker late combustion sweep
- Effective compression = 10.1:1
- ARP head studs Studs
- Micropolished crankshaft
- complete head and valve overhaul (love starting fresh)

- Custom MurphyBHP tubular Manifold
- Cheapturbo.com garrett 50 trim turbo
- JGS precision wastegate

- JGS precision Motor mounts
- Siemens 560 cc injectors
- greddy fuel rail

- greddy emanage

- Fidanza Flywheel
- Spec stage 3 clutch

- V mount intercooler setup with blowthrough Z32 MAFS





2. This one is almost fully together, im super excited to tune it and get it out there. But ,my last setup was without an aftermarket headgasket, and blew the stock one at 12lbs.... .after 8 miles of driving,.... ouch, but i expected it. So i wasnt too mad. But this one should be good for 12 lbs (and thats beign careful since its a high compression boost motor.

3. No numbers yet, but with a full blown turbo power calculator and being very pecimistic about intercooler efficiency and a low duty cycly it said i should make 340 whp at around 5500 rpm, and 370 TQ at ...... 3500 rpm... wow

4. easy, it blew up because i got power hungry and i knew we were doing a full build for the 2007 season, so i had fun with it, no biggie

5. With my experiences are the common experiences with what everyone says.
- the KA makes awesome torque but has some reliability issues whereas the Sr is a good motor too, and it is reliable, jsut not as powerful without a boost-hike or a turbo upgrade.
- Also, the KA (for me) seemed liek the right choice as i have the minset that you should never give away displacement... sure we could argue about circuit cars etc etc, and im NOT a muscle car guy, i just saw the 2.4 as an advantage especially since the guy that im co-building with (learning new stuff everyday too, this kid can literally reassembly any nissan motor with not one ounce of help, its insane) has built several 500+ whp KA-T's (including his wifes) that have all been high compression turbo motors, and all have been blasts to see in action!!

6. look for a pics update in the next week, right now all i have are pics of the block and head, and other random finished parts, so i would love to wait until the motor is fully together to put up a pic or two for the fans, lol. also i will take a pic or two of the V-mount upon completion and maybe give them a post-up.





anyhow, what else are others doing out there, share your experiences, im deffinately interested to know who else is doing what. thanks

[Kn1ves]

http://www.ka-t.org/

[byhi]

im more than aware of KAT.org... don't get all pissy because i dont like the wheels you were ponderign buying. mods please delete his and my comments

[Kn1ves]

im more than aware of KAT.org... don't get all pissy because i dont like the wheels you were ponderign buying. mods please delete his and my comments

all i did was link. you're paranoid. get over yourself. trust me someone was bound to say it.

[S13FREEAAK]

Alright, I'll throw my setup for this year. This will be the second setup in the car.

-Wiseco 9:1 .020 over pistons
-Pauter Rods
-Head QZ removed
-Ported Head
-Cometic Headgasket (Stock thickness)
-Supertech valve springs and retainers
-ARP Studs
-knife edged/polished crank


-Custom exhaust manifold
-Custom intake manifold (w/ velocity stacks)
-Q45 Throttle Body
-50mm ebay wastegate
-ITS T4/T67
-Greddy Type R bov

-1000cc injectors
-Meth injection
-Paxton external pump
-Aeromotive regulator
- -10an fuel lines

- D21 Flywheels
-300zx Clutchmaster Stage 5 Clutch

-Autronic SMC standalone



Theres more I'm sure, but thats all I feel like typing right now.

[OBEEWON]

2. post how long it has lasted

For some reason that is funny to me.

[S13FREEAAK]

2. post how long it has lasted

For some reason that is funny to me.


I laughed at that too. Because 95% of the time its true. My first built motor lasted 462 miles.

[redsilvia]

Stock Motor
FP t3-t04e 60-1
AEM EMS
740cc Top Feed Injectors
Top Feed Fuel Rail
Stainless Steel Braided Fuel Lines
Aeromotive AFPR
Walbro 255lph Fuel pump
Custom 2.5" Tig Welded Intercooler Piping
Hybrid Intercooler 24X12X3
HKS SSQV BOV
Tial 38mm Wastegate
Custom Log Manifold
382hp 370tq tuned for e85.

2. Its been going strong for a couple months. It is my daily driver.

[!Zar!]

It would be more beneficial if you posted this on the kat sticky...

I'll post my setup when I'm out of class.

[fromxtor]

.040 over bore
Custom Ross forged pistons (garunteed up to 30psi)w/ rings and pins
Stock rods, polished & resized with ARP bolts
Mild P&P
Clevite rod/main bearings
Fel-pro gasket set
ARP Head studs
OEM timing chain kit
3 angle valve job
Upgraded valve springs and valves
Brass freeze plugs
polished, cryotreated crank
AMS GT32
JGS SOHC starter kit, treated with high temp powdercoat
Turbo XS DTec FC
Performance oil pump
OEM water pump
Heat treated tranny,flywheel bolts
OEM IM/ Turbo manifold studs
RPS streetmax clutch
Resurfaced stock flywheel
MSD BTM
DW 650cc injectors
Z32 MAF
255 lph fuel pump
JGS custom tubular IM
Nismo FPR
JGS wastgate
Greddy RS BOV
JGS MMs
Nismo tranny mount

[Irukandji]

Stock ka24de, great compression
Cometic hg
ARP headstuds
Rebuilt Garret T25
SR370cc or 470's haven't decided
Reinforced X02 manifold
Divorced turbo elbow
JGS oil line kit
MSD SCI-L w/ 2 Step rev limiter
Flex downpipe
manual boost controller set at 10psi
Aurora plug wires
Warlboro 255
HKS SSQV Bov
SR SMIC
ACT 6 puck solid disc
SPL aluminum subframe bushings
Solid motor mounts
Altima dual fans w/ stock radiator
New waterpump/thermostat
Basic tune up
2.75 inch exhaust
Apexi SAFC

went the "cheap" route. Should be getting around 220whp once everything is up and running.

[punxva]

ok i'll join in on this....

My Ka24det setup

Engine
0.02 over bore
JE Pistons 8.5:1 CR
Crower Rods
UR Crank Pulley
Cosmetic HG
ARP Headstuds
Fel-pro Gasket set
OEM timing chain kit
Nismo Motor Mounts
Magnacore Wires
Agency Power Throttle Pulley


Transmission
Nismo Transmission Mount
Centerforce Stage 2 Clutch
Fidanza Lightweight Flywheel
J30 VLSD
Redline MT-90 Transmission Fluid

Cooling
Some OE Replacement Radiator
Perm-a-cool Electric Fan
Nismo Thermostat
Nismo Radiator Cap
Redline Water Wetter
Ebay FMIC


Turbo/Exhaust
GT28R From a s15 dual BB turbo
SSAC Manifold (Cracked)-getting a JGY.CC one next
HKS Hi-Power Exhaust 80mm
Project Nissan Test Pipe
Nismo Exhaust Hangers
Greddy MX Downpipe
Greddy Turbo Outlet
Greddy Type-S BOV
Z32 MAF
Custom Piping
Stainless Steel oil/water lines
AEM Dry Flow Filter

Fuel/Tuning
A'pexi Safc II
SR 370cc Injectors
Nismo FPR
Walbro 255LPH Fuel Pump
Innovative Wideband
Z32 Fuel Filter

Misc.
Autometer Oil Pressure Gauge
Autometer Boost Gauge
Greddy Oil Catch Can

With this setup i made 253hp like 3 months ago, but atm im running NA because of the cracked manifold.

[civicsi2]

stock fuel pump
stock block 103k
370cc
jgs full turbo kit, intercooler and pipes.
t3t04
aem ems
aem 3 bar map
gm ait
240hp 247tq at 8psi on 92 pump
tuned by me

[S14klares]

stock block-165k when turbo .. only drive it for 4k miles so far
t3/t4 .82-8psi
ssac mani
cuztom outlet
trust dp
custom ebay fmic/piping
550cc
safc
aem uego
r33 fp
n60 maf

[Farzam]

People posting specs, please fill out the rest...knowing your feedback, thoughts, and how durable your motor is/was is MUCH more important to me than knowing you ran a NISMO mount.

[prang11]

T25 off a Blacktop
370 Injectors
Xo2 Manifold
Ebay intercooler and piping
SAFC II
Walbro Fuel Pump
JGS Oil Line Kit
Autometer Boost and Oil Pressure gauges

Cant decide which BOV to use.

Not sure what elbow, DP or exhaust ill buy yet either.

The basic cheap 200hp build.

[CoasTek240]

well, ill post mine, even though im still in the process (waiting for the block)
I have an AMS Shortblock
KA24de
All necessary machine work on block
Clevite Main and Rod Bearings
Arias 8.8:1 .020" over pistons
AMS/Turbo240 Sportsman Series Rods
Full motor Fel-Pro gasket and seal set
Cleaned/milled head (*may decide to do other headwork)
ARP main/head studs
Nismo motormounts
Lightened stock flywheel
Spec stage 3
370cc injectors (for now)
z32 maf
(true, not knockoff) Garret t3/t4 hybrid .63
custom log mani
ebay IC 3" inlet and outlet + custom piping
*walboro 255lph fuel pump and nismo fpr
*jgy 38mm wastegate
*jgy bov
*engine management still not decided

*=still need to purchase

[punxva]

2. mine has lasted about 3 months so far, although i didnt blow my motor but just craked the manifold, so watch for that...

3. as posted before i made 253hp

4. cracked the manifold because my downpipe doesnt have any flex piping on it and the manifold design is shitty

5. I really love my setup, since it runs and pulls like it came from the factory like this...

[nevaland9]

My KA24DET (motor was sold a long time ago)

Stock 91 KA24DE 102,XXX miles
SSAC Manifold
T04E
home made 2 inch IC piping
SR 370cc injectors
E-bay intercooler
XS BOV (crap)
2.5 inch turbo back (crap)

Misc.
J30 LSD
6 Puck clutch
Nex coilovers

I loved it very fun, needed tuning but still beat S2000's, G35's & Z's.
When motor and tranny was sold the guy that bought it loved it and said it made 208whp when he had in dynoed, im not sure what he had done to it last i heard its still running strong and this was about a year ago.

[dirtdiggler666]

95 ka24de 120k
ssac manifold
t3 super60
jgs oil lines
2.5 ic pipeing
ebay fmic
dsm bov
custom dp
safcII
msd btm
wideband
n60 maf

im just about done with the build and im going to dyno it soon if this thread is still going ill post it on here with video.

[babowc]

what in the hell?
- Wiseco 10.5:1 pistons
- Cometic .060 (thicker than stock) Headgasket

- Effective compression = 10.1:1

are you serious about running 10.1:1 compression on a turbo motor?
wow, do some more research.

btw, before you start flaming,
i have parts in my room ready to be assembled..
paycheck by paycheck.

[byhi]

what in the hell?




are you serious about running 10.1:1 compression on a turbo motor?
wow, do some more research.




OMG you're right, what am i thinking, damn, i guess i shoulda done some research..... poor me... making 370 ft lbs of torque at 3500 rpm at 11 lbs of boost.... man, where did i go wrong...


also, the final compression was not reached by the ehadgasket alone, if you re-read, we removed the quench-zone and bored it to lower it as well

[orion::S14]

1. posts specs/mods
2. post how long it has lasted
3. numbers you've made on the dyno
4. what and why it blew up (if applicable)
5. experiences, thoughts (pros, cons)
6. pics are always welcome


1) Stock KA - T3/T4 57-trim, Revhard manifold, JWT cams, GReddy VSPL intercooler....controlled by JWT ECU with Cobra MAF and 50lb topfeed injectors.

2) +3years at 12psi, over 20,000 miles so far...75% of those miles on the track, the other 25% on the drive(s) to the track.

3) 310rwhp at 12psi

4) Started with a non-intercooled setup at ~6psi, and I was using a JWT N/A tuned ECU with WAY too much timing advance built in...lasted 2 weeks.

5) Do it right the first time...and T25's don't belong on a KA. T3 or larger, please.

6) See website (sig) for pics and dyno charts, etc...

- Brian

[YoungRookie]

1. posts specs/mods
2. post how long it has lasted
3. numbers you've made on the dyno
4. what and why it blew up (if applicable)
5. experiences, thoughts (pros, cons)
6. pics are always welcome

1. s15 t28, ssac mani, greddy type s bov, hybird frount mount, n60 mafs, 370cc injectors, safc, 3in from the turbo back, stage 2 clutch, 255 fuel pump
2. Almost 6 months now and roughly 4,000 miles
3. yev yet to put it on a dyno
4. still running
5. boosting this motor brought the ka to life. This is my second turbo car and so far im loving every second of it. Just don't cut corners and do everything right the first time and it will save you so much cash.
6. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/youngrookie/Picture016.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v227/youngrookie/Graduation06011.jpg

[arian23]

I am thinking of going KA T and I just put a re-conditioned motor a 1000 mimles ago so its like rebuilt. What do you think about running 6 psi intercooled? whats the longevity on that you think roughly?

[S13FREEAAK]

Alright, I'll throw my setup for this year. This will be the second setup in the car.

-Wiseco 9:1 .020 over pistons
-Pauter Rods
-Head QZ removed
-Ported Head
-Cometic Headgasket (Stock thickness)
-Supertech valve springs and retainers
-ARP Studs
-knife edged/polished crank


-Custom exhaust manifold
-Custom intake manifold (w/ velocity stacks)
-Q45 Throttle Body
-50mm ebay wastegate
-ITS T4/T67
-Greddy Type R bov

-1000cc injectors
-Meth injection
-Paxton external pump
-Aeromotive regulator
- -10an fuel lines

- D21 Flywheels
-300zx Clutchmaster Stage 5 Clutch

-Autronic SMC standalone



Theres more I'm sure, but thats all I feel like typing right now.

Here is the best picture I have of the old setup.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b207/S13FREEAAK/KA-T020.jpg

Here is the new setup in progress. (Being mocked up with old blown motor)

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b207/S13FREEAAK/chargepipe013.jpg

[NinjaGaiden]

1. posts specs/mods
-Stock motor at 40k miles
-GT28RS @ 7lbs
-Top Speed Manifold
-z32TT fuel pump
-stock MAF
-SR 370CC injectors
-FMIC
-K&N Cone filter
-SilkRoad 3in turbo elbow
-Custom 3inch downpipe, but the end flange appears to be 2.25in
-3in RSR catback
-SAFCII with automatic ECU for now. Gettin the JWT ECU tuned at the moment

2. post how long it has lasted
~1000 miles so far. been to the drag strip: Ran 13.8 on 1/4 mile. went to an autoX event and it held up ok as well. Track time coming up Feb24/25. We'll see how it holds up.

3. numbers you've made on the dyno
http://home.myuw.net/gmakx/pics/Silvia/silvia%20KA-T%20dyno.jpg

4. what and why it blew up (if applicable)
hasn't blown up yet.

5. experiences, thoughts (pros, cons)
My only complaint is coming from NA KA, I've noticed it is harder to feather the throttle when coming around the corners. I was told to recirc the BOV and it should be much better.

[NemeGuero]

Ok, ok.. Mine...

1.
t3/t4 .50trim .63a/r Garrette
tial 35mm wastegate
ETD racing top mount tubular manifold
cometic metal head gasket
Starion-conquest FMIC
Z32 MAFS
555cc Deatschwerkstershalgin Injectors
Walboro 255lph fuel pump
Z32 fuel filter
HKS SSQV
3" exhaust, catco cat, resonator and Magnaflow muffler

2.
still lasting (2 years of shitty ass tunes and random ass problems)

3.
Never hit the dyno

4.
Hasn't blown up

5.
Fuckin' love it. Its FFAASSTT. Too much IC piping.. needs better management.
I'm re-doing it once I have enough money to replace aforementioned parts.

6.
check vB gallery.

[O3DigitalBath]

are you serious about running 10.1:1 compression on a turbo motor?
wow, do some more research.
.


...sounds like he did but you need to do yours.

there was a guy back in 2004 on honda-tech with a 11.5:1 with a gt2871r running like 18lbs with ITB's on it. There is nothing wrong with a lil compression on a boost motor, its when you put slack in the tuning you get problems. Lower compression just gives you more buffer room for error in your tuning. I see lots of built KA-t's with lil to no tuning and they wonder why they had problems...:loco:

[AzNCmB]

1. Bo0st Design's old turbo kit(bought from a friend), t3/to4e garret .57trim 60a/r(something like that)
2.25" fmic piping(bo0st designs) piping with greddy core
tial 38mm wg with 8lb spring
safc2(street tuned using zeitronix wideband/datalogger)
retarded base timing 16*
walbro 255lph
deatschwerks 480cc injectors
1g dsm bov recirctulated
z32 maf
z32 fuel filter
Ebay xtd stage 3 clutch

2. 28k mile motor was installed summer of 06, then the turbo went on Dec of 06. Still running strong with no problems...

3. dynoed when the mainfold had 2 cracks, i made 217whp and 235trq

4. no explosion

5. love the power, feel, handle, and outcome...cant complain

6. pics are always welcome

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v695/azncmb/Turbo%20Crap/crack1.jpg
^^crack 1^^
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v695/azncmb/Turbo%20Crap/crack2.jpg
^^crack 2^^ thankgod i got them welded...feels so0 much better!
http://img284.imageshack.us/img284/5568/pict00077rz.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v695/azncmb/Turbo%20Crap/PICT0006.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v695/azncmb/Turbo%20Crap/PICT0005.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v695/azncmb/Turbo%20Crap/PICT0004.jpg
^^pic from dec 06^^ still looks the same...besides the added koyo and a yr's worth of dirt

7. 1/4 times(with fixed manifold)- took it to the track last saturday, ran 3 times
1st run
60ft- 2.557
1/4- 14.743
mph- 102.35

2nd run
60ft- 2.195
1/4- 13.740
mph- 103.60

3rd run
60ft- 2.223
1/4- 13.744
mph- 104.77

keep in mind, this is on full coilover supension, with almost all after market adjustable arms and rear drift wheels/tires 225/45/17 feddy ss595

Please post what type of driving you do? Street sweeper? Backdoor Drifty? Cone chaser?
car's purpose, daily driver, setup for drift, but it also see's a bunch of autox and a few drag races...

[JDMark]

180k SOHC, healthy compression but old
completly stock internals

Lasted about a 3 months and one drift event. Never blew just lots of blow-by

-Gladman mani
-Z31 T3
-SR20 sidemount
-CA18 370s
-SAFC, walbro
-35mm wastegate

Would have been around 1500 if i didnt get nice gauges and have my downpipe made at a porsche shop ($$$)

untuned it put down 195whp on a mustang dyno, but was way too rich. Heres the tuned dyno
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/Blimit/000_0269.jpg
182whp
197lb-ft

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/Blimit/kat1.jpg

[byhi]

^^^ SOHC LOVE, good shit

[drift into a curb]

Please post what type of driving you do? Street sweeper? Backdoor Drifty? Cone chaser?

[mr_noob240sx]

all i did was link. you're paranoid. get over yourself. trust me someone was bound to say it.

lol? funny guys. nice thread for info though ^ ^

[louisdaboois]

dual cam KA.
ssac bottom mount mani
SR T25
2.5" IC piping w/ ebay IC
z32 mafs
HKS ssqv bov
stock rebuilt head
cometic head gasket
felpro gasket set
weisco 9:1 .020" over pistons
eagle H-beam rods
enthalpy tune backed with safc
innovative wideband
RC 550cc injectors
project silvia top feed fuel rail
mallory fpr

lasted 13,000 miles and climbing.

feels like a ka-t with a small trim turbo, lol. suites me.

apathetic of dyno #'s and i dont drag race. lol.

im useless.

[LigouriRd]

1. Bo0st Design's old turbo kit(bought from a friend), t3/to4e garret .57trim 60a/r(something like that)
2.25" fmic piping(bo0st designs) piping...dynoed when the mainfold had 2 cracks, ...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v695/azncmb/Turbo%20Crap/crack1.jpg
^^crack 1^^
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v695/azncmb/Turbo%20Crap/crack2.jpg
^^crack 2^^ thankgod i got them welded...feels so0 much better!...

Sounds very familiar, my manifold cracked last fall in the same place as pic2.

1) '97 KA24DE Block
• '93 KA24DE cylinder head
• Stock bore 9:1 compression CP pistons
• Crower connecting rods
• Cometic heavy duty head gasket
• 11mm ARP head bolts
• Blocked off pcv ports, pcv valve re-routed to post maf/pre turbo
• Boost Designs turbo manifold...ported by 9sec240 to fix boost kreeping
• Tial wastegate with 6# spring
• T3/T04E 57trim 63A/R turbo, stage 3 wheel
• Apexi N1 exhaust...soon to be replaced...holey
• Magniflow 3" catalytic converter
• Custom downpipe
• Innovate LM-1 Wideband air/fuel meter
• Innovate LMA-2 rpm converter
• Apexi SAFC II...soon to be replaced with Calum RT ECU
• Apexi Super Ignition Timing Controller
• Forge diverter valve
• Boost Designs FMIC
• Turbo XS dual stage manual boost controller
• Walbro fuel pump w/Qualude sock.
2) First rebuild lasted ~9mo, 2nd is still running strong
3) No dyno but she ran a 14.04et with the maf maxed out at 10psi.
4) Oil pressure regulator stuck open causing negligible oil pressure, spun one main and two rod bearings. Replaced regulator, and pump housing, no problems since. Advice: throughally inspect regulator or just replace the whole dam thing.
5) Love this thing, same ~28 mpg as long as I stay out of boost, when in boost has a hell of a kick. Spools like now.
6) Link to entire setup/pics :Ligouri Rd's Zoints Profile (http://ligouri-rd.zoints.com)


I just picked up another 240 to put my '96 engine in. I was toying around with the idea of building it up with 10.5:1 pistons. I could drive it na for a while, maybe sneak it into STS. Then boost it later when my AMS manifold eventually gets made...unless someone knows of some 9.5:1 forged pistons.

[hnugen]

Dont have time to build it but here's the parts list so far
Supertech 8.6 .020"
Eagle Rods
Felpro HG (Dont waste your time with a Cometic, it failed already on a Ka-t I built and a SR I helped)
ARP headstuds and mainstuds
ACL bearings
T3/T04E
Revhard manifold
Tial 38mm wastegate
Greddy VSPL FMIC
NX Intercooler sprayer
Precision 880cc injectors
Aeromotive FPR
Blitz SS blow off valve
Greddy Profec B
Zeitronix wideband
Z32 MAFS
...and some more stuff. Shooting for 400whp pump gas. Shouldnt be too hard with a good tune but I cant decide between S14 Calumsult, S13 Calumsult w/conversion, or S13 Emance w/conversion harness.

[silnismo]

Engine:
T04E turbo 60 trim .63 a/r compressor, .69 a/r turbine and p-trim wheel
N sport 3 inch down pipe with no cats
ASP light weight crank pulley
GP sport 3 inch exhaust
3 inch charge pipes
Precision turbo bar and plate intercooler good for 600hp
Greddy type S blow off valve


Fuel and Engine management
Plx 300 wide band 02 sensor
Nismo 555cc injectors ( true flow rate is 615cc )
JWT ecu with 7200 rpm redline and speed limiter removed
Apexi Super AFC II
Apexi multi checker
Blitz SBC spec S boost controller
Walbro 255 lt/hr fuel pump
Z32 fuel filter
auto meter fuel pressure gauge
auto meter boost gauge
NGK cooper spark plugs that are two steps colder
Magnacore 8.5 mm silicon spark plug wires

2. previous owner turboed it at 100k miles, life ended 160k.
3. 12 psi about 290-300hp, lost the dyno sheet.
4. unknown
5. pros: insane power and OH THE TORQUE! bads: bad MPG and reliability issues.
6.http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u34/stanman18/tateng.jpg (http://zilvia.net/f/%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u34/stanman18/tateng.jpg%5B/IMG%5D)http://zilvia.net/f/%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u34/stanman18/tateng.jpg%5B/IMG%5Dhttp://zilvia.net/f/%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u34/stanman18/tateng.jpg%5B/IMG%5D

[turbo2nr]

^ i knew that car quite well and the previous owner, it was my insperation to go ka-t. lol i help do the kouki front end swap.. glad to see its still alive and kicking.. did you rebuild?

[silnismo]

no, it actually died on my couple of months ago.

working on gettin a new KA and converting it back to NA form for reliability reasons.

Tats a kool dude practically got it off him for a steal.

[turbo2nr]

1. posts specs/mods
97 ka-t 120k present milage
boosted since 90k
tnetics 62-1 t4 p trim
revhard mani
tial 38mm gate
3" turbo back
2.5" fmic pipe
egay fmic
hks ssqv
msd 52lb injector
top feed rail
-8an lines
aeromotive fpr
warbo 255
safc (gay)

running on 7psi pulls f* hard

2. post how long it has lasted
boosted since jan 07 so thats over a yr.

3. numbers you've made on the dyno
no clue, but i'll put a hole in a modded evo/sti

4. what and why it blew up (if applicable)
still good thank good for timing retard.

5. experiences, thoughts (pros, cons)
very unrealible, and needs constant up keeping, shes like the hot girl i never had.. but when she drives its golden..

6. pics are always welcome
http://i36.tinypic.com/rwjiwh.jpg

[pr0tus]

turbo2nr, I see a lot of people saying their setup is unreliable, what kind of problems do you have? I know your motor hasn't blown, so your having a lot of small issues I guess? I'm a little confused about why everyone says ka-t is unreliable, but not related to blowing motors.

[turbo2nr]

by unreliable its all the stupid little problems, bolts that hold down the turbo comming loose, oil leaks, smoking, wierd rattle and knocks, fuel delivery problems, boost leaks, ect..

normal problems for a custom setup..

[riubens]

1.stock ka with 166k miles,gt2530 turbo,z32maf,fidanza flywheel,ebay mani,370 cc inj,blitz ss BOV,ssa intercooler kit,walbro fuel pump,safc,custom downpipe,ssa dual exhaust AFX wideband.2.been bosted since feb 2007 and 10k miles3.made 266hp 279tq at 11psi4.has not blown up yet!but i only drive her 3 times a week for the past 7 months since a got a new daily(2000 q45t)4. I love the car, am running at 13 psi now so its fast as hell. am waiting for someone to sell their 550cc injectors for good price to up grade and order an e-mance tune to turn the boost even higher!5.i do suggest you do it right the first time if not it will come back to hunt you,like doing your oil lines right off the bat,buying genuine parts , and have a wideband, that is essential . only problems ive had has been with the oil lines and intercooler pipes coming of ,hell the intercooler fell to the floor on the highway doing 100mph one time!

[OperationSr20]

To begin don't mind the name, this has been what I've wanted for a long time now. I am piecing together my build right now, "smaller" setup to make sure my current engine can handle boost before doing a rebuild/upgrade. List will include parts, including misc., that I have, have ready & still need to obtain...

~ Stock Block Ka24De
~ T3 Garrett AiResearch .48/.42 Turbo
~ Custom Log Manifold
~ Greddy Front Mount Intercooler w/ Custom 2.5" Piping
~ Greddy Type S BOV
~ Tial 38mm Wastegate 7PSI Spring
~ Z32 MAF
~ Custom Intake w/ Apexi Power Intake Filter
~ Sr20DeT 370cc Injectors
~ Z32 Fuel Filter
~ Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump
~ Black Apexi SAFC2 (Auto ECU)
~ Custom Turbo Elbow
~ Megan Racing Downpipe w/ Flex Pipe
~ Megan Racing Test Pipe
~ BuddyClub Spec II Exhaust w/ NISMO Hangers
~ Denso Spark Plug Wires
~ NGK Spark Plugs
~ OEM Timing Kit
~ Hard Race Motor Mounts
~ Greddy Turbo Timer
~ AEM EUGO Wideband & TRU BOOST Boost Controller
~ STRI Oil Temp/Pressure Gauges & H20 Temp Gauge
~ Apexi SAFC2 (Listed above)


After I see how the setup works, and a year of saving lol, I will then plan on a full rebuild with AMS Advanced Rebuild Kit, Larger Garrett of a .60 Trim range, larger injectors, Tuned ECU, possibly Cams...

Note: This is not installed, but what I am working on at the moment.

[norcal_black240]

96 KA w/85k miles bone stock internals, stock cams, no headwork
JWT ecu
ETD mani
greddy 20g turbo
tial 38mm wategate 8 pound spring
megan downpipe
megan test pipe
megan exhaust
walbro 255
greddy top feed fuel rail
rc engineering 550cc injectors
ngk spark plugs
kn filter
Z32 fuel filter
Z32 maf
greddy fmic kit
turbo xs bov
blitz turbo timer
blitz r-vit
aem wideband
autometer boost gauge

[eek]

This is my g/f setup. Was recently just finished.

96 KA (my old motor)
Megan Manifold
Megan Turbo Elbow
GT2871 .64 (internal wastegate)
RSR 3" downpipe
Greddy Ti race exhaust
370cc Injectors (installing 550cc as soon as aem comes in)
Greddy FMIC
Greddy RS BOV
NGK Plugs & wires
Blacktrax stage2 clutch
Blacktrax chromemoly 11lb. flywheel
Blacktrax intake w/ stock maf & mushroom filter (soon to be MAP)
Eagle Rods
8.6:1 Pistons
Walbro 255 pump
Stock ECU w/ SAFC2 (AEM EMS is on backorder, waiting for it to come in)
AEM boost solenoid
Defi Boost gauge
Blitz FATT

Head is all stock. Block was simply rebuilt with all new bearings, seals etc. Car made 245whp 255lb tq at 9psi on 91 pump. Dynoed on Dynapack3000. Will retune and add more boost when AEM arrives.
Pulls pretty hard compared to my s14sr w/ same turbo. Car starts building 4psi boost at 1500rpm.

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/12/web/2052000-2052999/2052949_4_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/12/web/2052000-2052999/2052949_6_full.jpg

[tru180sx]

93 240sx fastback
93 240sx ka24de from an automatic, overhauled
all emissions delete.
ported head
stock bottom end
xo2 bottom mount mani
sr 3inch dump
sr t25
sr 370cc inj.
tuned with afc neo
and ngk wide band
megan 3 inch down pipe
ebay fmic
stock boost @ 6psi.
can anyone guesstimate my hp.?
anyone selling cams>?(since its a ka thread!!!)
all u guys set up'a are bad ass and make mine look look like shit!

i love it. its torq is crazy! but its just expensive make alot of hp.
some people on guam doughted my ka.
its been a year and some months since i built my ka-t and im kinda suprised how its still alive...i guess if you know what your doing a ka is capable of any hp.

[Niterdr]

1. Engine/Drivetrain

-Arias 8.8:1 Pistons
-AMS/Turbo240 Sportsman Series Connecting Rods
-Clevite Main and Rod Bearings/All Around
-ARP Main and Head Studs
-Cometic Headgasket
-JGS Log style turbo manifold
-JGS External Atmospheric Wastegate
-JGS Blow Off Valve
-Garrett T3/T04E 57 Trim .63 A/R Turbo
-Custom 3” Downpipe
-3>3.75” Apex’I GT Spec Exhaust
-24x12x3” Intercooler fed by 2.5” IC Piping
-65lb. Precision Injectors
-Fuel Lab FPR
-AMS/Turbo240 Fuel Rail
-Walbro 255lph fuel pump
-AEM EMS Standalone
-Stage 4 Competition Clutch
-Head inspected by AMS but left stock including cams. Tuned by Chris Black at AMS and made 365whp/305wtq on 20psi.

Interior

-Autometer Sport Comp II EGT Gauge
-Autometer Sport Comp II Oil Pressure Gauge
-Autometer Sport Comp II Boost Gauge
-Apex’i Turbo Timer
-TurboXS Knocklight
-PLX Devices M-250 Wideband AFR Meter
-AMS “Hammer” Shift Knob
-Alpine CDA-9883 Head Unit



2. 13k miles on it so far..but it wasnt my build.
3. 365whp/305wtw on 20psi
4. hoping it doesnt blow any time soon...

[sunnys14]

9:1 Supertech pistons .020 over
Eagle Rods
Clevite bearings
ARP head studs, rod bolts, main studs
Cometic MLS headgasket
S13 dual 248 cams
Garrett GT3076R
HKS wastegate
Sard 550cc injectors
Apexi power intake
Z32 maf
Enthalpy ECU
SAFC neo
AEM truboost
Blitz LM FMIC
HKS ssqv bov
MR manifold
MR turbo extension
HKS downpipe
3" resonated testpipe
RSR EX mag exhaust
Walbro 255 fuel pump
ASP crank pulley
Fidanza flywheel
ACT Xtreme clutch
Nismo engine and tranny mounts
Stock fuel pressure....

alot more stuff i cant remember....

[norcal_black240]

9:1 Supertech pistons .020 over
Eagle Rods
Clevite bearings
ARP head studs, rod bolts, main studs
Cometic MLS headgasket
S13 dual 248 cams
Garrett GT3076R
HKS wastegate
Sard 550cc injectors
Apexi power intake
Z32 maf
Enthalpy ECU
SAFC neo
AEM truboost
Blitz LM FMIC
HKS ssqv bov
MR manifold
MR turbo extension
HKS downpipe
3" resonated testpipe
RSR EX mag exhaust
Walbro 255 fuel pump
ASP crank pulley
Fidanza flywheel
ACT Xtreme clutch
Nismo engine and tranny mounts
Stock fuel pressure....

alot more stuff i cant remember....

Nice setup, get everything dialed in yet?

[sunnys14]

Yeah it's running now. A bit laggier than my last setup.

[eDmSiL80]

-Brian Crower internals
-turbonetic t3/t4
-Aem ems
-Xccessive exhaust/intake mani
-Raychem wiring
-Custom piping/dp
-PWR fmic
-Mustang TB
-MSD ignition
-MAMS Fuel Rail
-RC engineering 650cc injectors
-Tial wastegate
-HKS bov
-Buddy Club spec 2 exhaust
-Competition Clutch Stage 4
-Peak Performance motor mounts
-Aeromotive fuel filter
-Earls oil cooler
-ATS Diff

put down 350hp at 14psi so far. then my flywheel bolts snapped cause of my z32 trans kit.

plannin for a gt32 by this winter and putting down a solid 400-450hp.

drove it on the track once with a stock motor on just the turbo setup and tune alone. was really snappy and boost kicks very quick. was satisfied with the basic setup compared to my sr.

i blew the stock motor cause i didnt reload the tune on the aem so im currently putting my built motor back in.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k66/eDmSiL80/DSCN4300.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k66/eDmSiL80/DSCN4302.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k66/eDmSiL80/DSCN4306.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k66/eDmSiL80/DSCN4315.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k66/eDmSiL80/DSCN4313.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k66/eDmSiL80/DSCN4327.jpg

[Om1kron]

yada yada yada mil-spec harness quick disconnect.


Bad ass Engine bay man, very clean, I see you're running a larger brake master cylinder too or it has a larger reservoir... Wilwood?

Link to a build thread or anything would be awesome, I've never seen your car before. Nice to see more KA-T's out there.

[gotta240]

OMG you're right, what am i thinking, damn, i guess i shoulda done some research..... poor me... making 370 ft lbs of torque at 3500 rpm at 11 lbs of boost.... man, where did i go wrong...


also, the final compression was not reached by the ehadgasket alone, if you re-read, we removed the quench-zone and bored it to lower it as well




BAHAHAHAHAAHAHA. Ownage. Nice numbers.

[2_fast_240]

I 2nd eDmSiL80 having a badass engine bay/set-up. Ive seen your car over on ka-t.org and am very jealous lol.

1.ka24de
supertech 8.6:1 pistons, eagle rods, stock head
clevite bearings, felpro HG, arp hardware
JGS starter kit includes-
t3/t04e .50 trim .63 A/R
jgs log mani., downpipe, and dumptube
jgs wastegate
jgs oil feed and return kit
tomei 740cc injectors
z32 mafs
ebay intercooler and piping
hks ssqv bov
efi specialist ecu tune, apexi safc 2, greddy type s boost controller
3" ebay exhaust w/ 3" test pipe
6 puck competition clutch stage 4
autometer oil press., water temp., boost gauges, txs knocklite
that hits the main points

[2_fast_240]

Ok def. didnt mean to submit that yet so heres the rest lol.

2. post how long it has lasted
Ive only put a little over 200 miles on it so far. No serious problems yet

3. numbers you've made on the dyno
None yet. Ill be happy w/ 350whp once the boost is turned up and tuned.

5. experiences, thoughts (pros, cons)
So far I love it but am having a little trouble getting my afrs right. Eliminated almost every possible prob. and now think it might just be an exhaust leak. In the future i will probably go standalone though. Seems like it would make life much better in the tuning dept.
Main con is just getting everything perfect as far as leaks, fuel delivery, etc. (like earlier stated)

6. pics are always welcome
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd16/catabor/100_0174.jpg

[Risu2112]

This is my g/f setup. Was recently just finished.

96 KA (my old motor)
Megan Manifold
Megan Turbo Elbow
GT2871 .64 (internal wastegate)
RSR 3" downpipe
Greddy Ti race exhaust
370cc Injectors (installing 550cc as soon as aem comes in)
Greddy FMIC
Greddy RS BOV
NGK Plugs & wires
Blacktrax stage2 clutch
Blacktrax chromemoly 11lb. flywheel
Blacktrax intake w/ stock maf & mushroom filter (soon to be MAP)
Eagle Rods
8.6:1 Pistons
Walbro 255 pump
Stock ECU w/ SAFC2 (AEM EMS is on backorder, waiting for it to come in)
AEM boost solenoid
Defi Boost gauge
Blitz FATT

Head is all stock. Block was simply rebuilt with all new bearings, seals etc. Car made 245whp 255lb tq at 9psi on 91 pump. Dynoed on Dynapack3000. Will retune and add more boost when AEM arrives.
Pulls pretty hard compared to my s14sr w/ same turbo. Car starts building 4psi boost at 1500rpm.

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/12/web/2052000-2052999/2052949_4_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/12/web/2052000-2052999/2052949_6_full.jpg

Heh, I saw this down at Blacktrax when I went to drop off my Z. Nice 240. The LS1 for my 240 is still sitting in there >.>

[undesiredshoe]

1. posts specs/mods
Stock ka24e
turbonetics t3/t4 50trim with a .48 exhaust
Custom log manifold
rx7 460cc injectors
Running on e85 at 4psi
Ebay wastegate
ebay intercooler
dsm bov
d21 flywheel, 300zx clutch (white bunny) not yet installed
Chipped stanza ecu with Moates Ostrich emulator
Converting to map soon with Zeitune

Its a fun setup. Im saving up for some 1000cc injectors and converting to map and then ill probably run 10psi daily or maybe see how far i can push the stock block.:coolugh:

[krisdeezy]

s14 block with arais pistons 8.8:1 89.5 bore
s14 head with s13 cams.
s14 upper mani fold intake
s13 lower manifold. intake
nismo fpr
370cc sr injectors
xo2 turbo manifold, w/ garrett t25
jgs oil lines
hondadate gerneric intake mani gasket.
timing chain has 100k.
sr side mount
the motor still needs to be broken in.

ill let your know what the numbers are =) when i dyno it !

[eDmSiL80]

Bad ass Engine bay man, very clean, I see you're running a larger brake master cylinder too or it has a larger reservoir... Wilwood?

Link to a build thread or anything would be awesome, I've never seen your car before. Nice to see more KA-T's out there.

thnx man. i love this harness. i can take my motor out within like 30 minutes haha.

the brake cylinder is a z32 cause i had a z32 trans on but the adapter kit was weird and messed up everything. im plannin to slap it back on next season.

heres a build thread.

Pride Performance 08 Drift Builds: 240SX Forum / 180SX Forum / Silvia Forum: Nissan Forums / Infiniti Forums - NICOclub (http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=305478&page=1)

im gettin my gt32r within a couple weeks :bigok:

[punxva]

here's just a cell phone pic of the new setup... since i had to replace the oil pump, i sold the gt28r and installed the gt2871 gt28r style...

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c28/punxva/08-31-08_1917.jpg

[Om1kron]

thnx man. i love this harness. i can take my motor out within like 30 minutes haha.
Yeah I know, I want to get one made like that and get rid of the excess crap I don't need.

im gettin my gt32r within a couple weeks :bigok:
Noice! I'm picking up a gt3076r twin-scroll for mine.

[redpotatoes]

1. posts specs/mods

97 Engine with a 95 intake
T28BB Turbo (Rebuilt with a ported wastegate)
370cc injectors (DeatschWerks rebuilt and tested)
N60 Maf
Bottom mount manifold
Turbo elbow
Custom 3" downpipe
3" testpipe
5 zigen fireball cat back ~2.5" (60.5mm)
Custom 2.5" Intercooler piping
FMIC 28x6x2.5
OEM Nissan gaskets
NTK 02 sensor new
BKR6E spark plugs
OEM Fuel filter
Walbro 255 fuel pump
JGS Vacuum block
Greddy BOV type rs
Greddy Profec-b spec II boost controller
S13 ECU (Almasi tuning)
Fidanza flywheel
Bully performance Stage 4 clutch kit
Optima redtop battery relocated in the trunk


2. post how long it has lasted

I drove the second half of last year summer. So far so good.
I don't drive the car as often as I would want too, probably 5000km per year...


3. numbers you've made on the dyno

10psi

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg78/yopoi/240sx/Torque_HP.png


4. what and why it blew up (if applicable)

N/A


5. experiences, thoughts (pros, cons)

I really like this setup, perfect for the street, I don't drag, drift or street race but when ever I need to pass a car, torque is always there to help :)
It's also nice to say:"No I don't have an SR"

6. pics are always welcome

N/A

[Spring Break '92]

1. posts specs/mods
91 KA24DE
rebuilt with .020" over Wiseco 9:1 pistons
stock rods
Clevite 77 main/rod bearings
ARP head studs/rod bolts
Cometic 1mm head gasket
head rebuilt to factory specs
GT28R w/external wastegate
SSAC bottom mount manifold
Ebay turbo elbow, DP, intercooler and piping
370cc injectors
stock MAF
S13 ECU with EFI Specialist ROM tune
1G DSM bypass valve
MSD Blaster coil
NGK wires
NGK BKR7E plugs
stock fuel pump and Aeromotive EFI inline pump
Centerforce stage II clutch
JDM S13 VLSD rear differential
Optima redtop battery relocated in the trunk


2. post how long it has lasted

Been going strong for over 20K now


3. numbers you've made on the dyno

have not gone yet

4. what and why it blew up (if applicable)

Originally when I bought the car it was running the same turbo setup on the stock motor with nothing more than the Aeromotive inline pump and stock pump, stock injectors, and a Vortech FMU. Motor popped due to lack of timing control.


5. experiences, thoughts (pros, cons)

Very nice and responsive, feels like a large V6. Torque on demand with very minimal lag, good on gas. Turbine inlet is probably a restriction at some point, only run 12 psi.

[redpotatoes]

1. posts specs/mods

KA24DE
97 Engine with a 95 intake (stock block)
GT2871R .86 Turbo (Rebuilt with a ported wastegate)
555cc injectors
N60 Maf
Bottom mount manifold
Turbo elbow
Custom 3" downpipe
3" testpipe
3" BRM exhaust system
Custom 2.5" Intercooler piping
FMIC 28x7x2.5
BKR7E spark plugs
Walbro 255 fuel pump
JGS Vacuum block
Greddy BOV type rs
Greddy Profec-b spec II boost controller
S13 ECU (Almasi tuning)
Fidanza flywheel
Bully performance Stage 4 clutch kit

2. post how long it has lasted

I drove the second half of last year summer with my GT2560R. I upgraded the turbo this year ran the summer season. So far so good.
I don't drive the car as often as I would want too, probably 5000km per year...

3. numbers you've made on the dyno

14.5psi Dyno session took place on a dynapack 3000 (Disregard the 370cc T28 on top of the graph, it was from my old setup)

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg78/yopoi/240sx/TQ_HP.jpg

4. what and why it blew up (if applicable)

N/A

5. experiences, thoughts (pros, cons)

I really like this setup, perfect for the street, I don't drag, drift or street race but when ever I need to pass a car, torque is always there to help
It's also nice to say:"No I don't have an SR"

6. pics are always welcome

N/A

[l20bdime]

KA24de

.040 over 9:1 custom lightened JE pistons.
Carillo rods
nissan motorsports bearings

Random T3 turbo i won,
Ebay top mount manifold
38mm tial wastegate
3 inch turboback exhaust
custom short route ic piping and ebay intercoller.
sard 555 inj
walbro 255 pump.

stock cams, stock head, stock throttle, stock intake mani.

new oem headbolts
oem headgasket


tuned by JWT




power : 411whp on dynapack at 1.5 bar boost. same torque




did one event on it so far and it rips. peak torque i believe was at 3750 rpm and it holds all the way to almost 6k then hp only drops to 380 at redline.
JWT is working on cams for the KA that actually work. but gotta step up my fuel system first.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/randyjordan/016.jpg

[nosajton]

ka-t specs/mods

Block Work (1995 s14 block)
Arias 8.8:1 Forged pistons with upgraded wrist pins
Eagle Rods
All Arp hardware
11mm Arp Head Stud Upgrade
Shimmed oil pump

Head work:
Brian Crower 264 Stage II cams
Xcessive Intake Manifold (stock throttle body)

Turbo:

Borg Warner S362
SLS Turbo Manifold
3" Straight piping straight to back, 1 resonator, 2 straight thru mufflers, dynomax sleeper muffler (looks just like stock)
Custom Water to Air Intercooler

Fueling:
1680cc injectors
Dual Walbros running at 18v, dual -6an fuel feed lines, single -6 return line
Tuned to run E85 only.

Electronics:

Emance Tuned SR20 ecu fitted to run KA
AEM Twin Fire Ignition
AEM Peak and hold injector driver
Ford Lightning Maf
Range Rover Coil Packs

Clutch/Drivetrain
Competition Clutch Twin Disc
Z32 Tranny
Steel Drive Shaft
Q45 Diff
Z32 Turbo Axles

and... much much more...

2. post how long it has lasted

3 years without any problems other than breaking 3 z32 trannys

3. numbers you've made on the dyno

40psi made 720whp / 568wtq

4. what and why it blew up (if applicable)

my ka-t is not going to blow up.. well might shoot a rod out the block but isnt going to break any ring langs.. its all about the tuning

5. experiences, thoughts (pros, cons)

love the torque of a ka-t.. everyone who gets in my car leaves going 'wow' on the freeway and i do a 3'rd and 4'th pull it feels like getting punched in the chest theres that much torque and power

6. pics are always welcome

heres old dyno run of 650whp.. was running out of fuel so added second pump and 5psi more psi of boost and now at 40psi and 720whp
YouTube - Emance S14 KA-T old dyno 650WHP/548WTQ @ 30PSI E85 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCaJrIAL304)

testing launch control
YouTube - E-Mance Drag S14 KA-T Testing out our new launch control option w/boost gauge vid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lv1X5A-3HIs)